Real Madrid’s ruthless dismissal of Xabi Alonso has ramped up the pressure on Arne Slot at Liverpool, with the Reds’ current 12-game unbeaten run doing little to convince supporters that the Premier League title-winner should be retained long-term.
However, football fans are a fickle bunch, and a convincing victory in a tough environment on Wednesday may well assuage the current consternation on Merseyside.
